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How to Find Ease in the Turmoil of Life

By Mary Jaksch When we see a wilting plant, we know what to do. We water it. But when we are exhausted and stressed, it’s often difficult to know how to recover. The problem is that the exhaustion many of us suffer from can’t be fixed by a holiday at the beach, or a visit [...]

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Nature. Beauty. Gratitude

By Mary Jaksch Beauty inspires gratitude. But only when we become aware of beauty. Live rushes on and it’s easy to get immersed in the mind tape that takes about ‘me’, ‘mine’, ‘myself’ – instead of taking a moment to appreciate the beauty that is all around us. Stop for a moment and appreciate whatever [...]

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Deepak Chopra: Why Gratitude Helps You Get in Touch With Your Soul

By Mary Jaksch Gratitude is a wonderful emotion. What happens when you feel grateful is that your ego disappears for a moment. Instead of trying to project yourself into the world, you become open and receptive. If you want to feel happier, try keeping a ‘gratitude journal’. At night, just before going to sleep, write [...]

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How Meditation Can Make You Feel Happier

By Mary Jaksch There’s an ongoing debate about whether meditation actually makes us feel happier. Is happiness really a side effect of meditation? The answer lies in the emotional thermostat We all have an emotional thermostat. There is an emotional ‘set-point’ around which our daily mood swings. For some people, the setting is low and [...]

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A Simple Guide to Mindfulness Meditation

By Mary Jaksch Mindfulness meditation is a simple and effective way to meditate. Whether you want to become calmer, be more present, or simply become grounded, mindfulness meditation will help you. How long should you meditate for? If this is your first experience of meditation, just meditate for short periods of time, maybe 5 to [...]

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Why Meditation Improves Brain Power

By Mary Jaksch If you meditate regularly, you’ll know that even a short meditation in the mornings has the power to improve the way you experience your whole day. Not only will you feel more peaceful and relaxed, you’ll also be more alert, feel more positive, and have a greater sense of empathy. That’s why [...]

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Zen Meditation: How to Enjoy It

By Mary Jaksch Zen meditation is not only a way to feel more peaceful or get rid of stress – it’s an amazing journey into the unknown. Maybe you are a beginner and have never meditated before. Or maybe you are an experienced meditator. In any case, it’s important to approach meditation with Beginner’s Mind. [...]

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